Pomelo is associated with the citrus family. This popular fruit is rooted in Southeast Asia. It is similar to the larger grapefruit, available during winter, and incredibly nutritious. I enjoy the sweet refreshing taste specially when tossed with pearl couscous, pomegranate seeds, and my homemade salad dressing.

I prepare it regularly as it is easy to put together within a few minutes. This delectable salad lights up my day with every bite – particularly during the lunch hours when I tend to be more focused and am able to get more tasks completed.

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup boiled pearl couscous
• 1 pomelo, medium size, peel and remove white pith, cut into pieces
• 1 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 cup coriander, finely chopped
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• Lime wedges

For preparing salad dressing:

• 1 tablespoon sweet and chilies sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3-4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 2-3 green chili, small size, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
•  1 tablespoon grape seed oil
• Sea salt as needed

Method: 

For preparing salad dressing:

In a large bowl, add lemon juice, honey, sweet chili sauce, garlic, chili flakes, lemon zest, fish sauce, green chili, grape-seed oil, and sea salt. Whisk together to make a smooth sauce. Set aside.

Assembling the salad:

In a serving large platter, put pomelo, pearl couscous, cucumber, cilantro, pomegranate seeds, and the prepared salad dressing. Mix well until it all comes together.  Serve couscous with lime wedges and cilantro.